Top 5 Sandbox Games on iOS in New Zealand: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the sandbox gaming category on iOS in New Zealand showed varied performance across top apps. Here's a closer look at the trends for the leading games in this category.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation experienced a noticeable decline in weekly revenue, starting from approximately $62.7K and dropping to around $1.7K by the end of March. Weekly downloads also saw a downward trend, beginning at 4.8K and settling at 2.7K. The app's active user base fluctuated, starting at 104.9K and closing the quarter at 87.1K.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! by Mojang saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching about $8.3K by the end of March. Downloads remained stable with a slight increase, peaking at 372. Active users showed growth, starting from 5.7K and ending at 5.9K.

Melon: Sandbox by Payge Ltd had a relatively stable quarter with weekly revenue peaking at $338 in early March. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 404 and ending at 224, while active users remained consistent, ranging around 9K.

Terraria from 505 Games saw minor revenue fluctuations, peaking at $154 mid-March. Downloads were sparse, with occasional spikes, while active users remained low, maintaining single to double digits throughout the quarter.

Rec Room: Play with Friends by Rec Room Inc experienced a gradual decline in downloads and active users, with revenue peaking at $135 in January before stabilizing around $83 by the end of March.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic performance of sandbox games in New Zealand's iOS market during the first quarter of 2025. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.